Casa Santo Domingo

After experiencing culinary drought in Guatemala City, we didn’t dare speculate about the cuisine in Antigua - lest we be burned by the burden of expectation. However, these concerns turned out to be entirely unfounded, as every meal here turned out to be sublime. Whether it was an unpretentious cheese burger or shrimps from the grill accompanied by some beautifully arranged sides, it was truly a feast. What a delight to be seated within the walls of a historical monastery while enjoying such amenities. Let it be said that from in-room fireplace to palatial gardens and not to forget, splendid dinners, all mundane desires were fulfilled.

Unbelievably beautiful hotel and venue. Not great service at the hotel, quite disorganized. They need a new check-in system. Very chaotic. The staff at the wedding venue did a great job, attentive to each table. The setup for the wedding was out of this world with 40 ft sheers hanging from the ceiling, thousands of candles lining every walkway, tucked in every crevice in the rock walls, and illuminating every table. The ambiance was surreal.

Absolutely wonderful hotel, it’s huge and magical. Well located (distance walk from center), great spa and restaurant. The staff genuinely look so happy to work there. You can see the agua volcano from the center plaza. Lots of museums and ruins to visit inside the hotel premises too! I absolutely loved it. The room was big and quiet + fireplace and spa.

Utterly perfect, a true 5-star hotel with a plethora of architecture, history, art and nature, balancing out a one-of-a-kind experience. It truly is a perfect gem nestled in the heart of Antigua. Private views, prompt and communicative hospitality, shuttle service to La Aurora and any other location in need. I honestly can write a novel. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of me.

This hotel went beyond all our expectations. The staff was always available and extremely helpful offering everything at their disposal to make our stay comfortable. The hotel itself is impressive with a fantastic mix of the original structure and new amenities. The pool where my child spent most of their time was clean and comfortable. The hotel has multiple museums on site and it’s a great way to explore the history of Antigua. As for the food the restaurant has a lot of excellent food with many options and having room service available definitely was an added benefit. I’d highly recommend staying at this hotel.

I would say this hotel is definitely one of the best hotel's I have ever stayed in. The architecture of the previous buildings and how they built around them is beautiful. You can feel the special peacefulness and it helps make your vacation very relaxing. I loved the music that was in the common areas and the different smells from cooking or wood burning. |I recommend booking the hotel's taxi service for all your airport pick ups and transportation needs. For food, we mostly ordered to the room because we were traveling with a younger child who has food allergies but the kitchen made accommodations to help us keep the food tasty for a 7 year old. |The pool and all the grounds were very well kept and maintained. It was nice just to see all of the religious artifacts and pottery making being done on the premises. |Our room was amazing and we had the benefit of staying in the prior room which has a large patio and whirlpool and hammock outside. It was certainly more spacious than our New York city apartment! |It was a great vacation and we would definitely stay here again.

My family and I visit Antigua every year and will not stay anywhere but at Casa Santo Domingo. The amazing staff always ensures we have the best experience every single time. Starting with the fruit punch at check in to the wonderful smell of cleanliness as you walk into your rooms with everything neatly presented and a spotless resting area. The housekeeping staff always on point preparing the beds as night falls and ensuring you always enter to a neat fresh room upon your return. ||Comfortable beds, amazing architecture that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time, the calm wonderful music, art that can hardly be found anywhere else and a wonderful smile on every staff member as you run into them, this place is magical.||All the excitement starts as we tell the kids we are going back to Antigua and they start talking about the food at El Refectorio. “Oh the popusas! The sweet bread! The smoothies! The room service and the cheese plater!”||Ever since having our wedding ceremony at Santo Domingo 16 years ago, and as we continue to create marvelous memories there with my wife and three kids now, this place and their staff will always have a special place in our hearts. ||Go for the luxury, the museums, chocolate and candle factories, the spa experience and the amazing food and you will leave with the promise of returning to create more amazing memories.

The hotel spa is a must try! A day pass is included with a massage and you can go use the spa amenities as soon as the spa opens the day of your massage (even if your massage is scheduled for the afternoon). The massage was really good, and the spa is beautiful and peaceful. There are two heated pools inside a sauna cavern. There is a restaurant in the spa area with decent food. The space was thoughtfully designed to maximize relaxation. I loved that the spa was surrounded by nature, but in the middle of the city! You can make reservations for the spa even without staying at the hotel.